Brooktrout Inc v. Eicon Networks Corp, et al, No. 2:03-cv-00059 (E.D. Tex. July 25, 2005)

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1. Introduction. In this patent infringement case, the plaintiff has filed a motion for a permanent injunction based on the jury’s verdict. The requested injunction is too broad, as it would preclude the sale of a product with multiple non-infringing uses. The court therefore grants in part and denies in part Brooktrout’s motion for a permanent injunction for the reasons expressed in this order. 2. Factual Background and Procedural Posture. The plaintiff, Brooktrout Inc.